Two-time Iowa state champion Justin Portillo will transfer to Grand View and will be immediately eligible to compete for the Vikings at the start of the second semester. Justin and his twin brother Josh originally committed to South Dakota State out of high school after winning a combined five state titles for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows. “I only…

Coach Nick Mitchell and Grand View University have landed another in state recruit with the addition of Ben Lee of Ballard. Lee bursted onto everyone’s radar last season when he placed 2nd at 182 pounds in class 2A. He is currently ranked 2nd at 182 pounds this season. Lee chose Grand View over Loras, Simpson,…

Returning Davenport Assumption state champion, Matt Robertson will call Grand View his home next season. The 27th overall wrestler in Iowa commits to Nick Mitchell after being ranked sixth preseason to state champion in 2017. Robertson was fifth on the best available seniors list prior to commitment. “I feel like I’m an impact guy right…

Two-time state place-winner Nathan Haynes from Missouri Valley has committed to Nick Mitchell and the Grand View University Vikings. “Grand View felt like home for me being in Des Moines and having spent a lot of time in that area.” – Haynes on the commitment. The Grand View commit chose the Vikings over UNK, SMSU,…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Grand View (Iowa) extends its streak to 39-straight No. 1 rankings, as the Vikings top the preseason edition of the 2017-18 NAIA Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll. The next installment of the Coaches’ Poll is slated for Nov. 15. Top 25 Highlights (historical information dates back to 2000-01) • Grand View,…

Dallas Center-Grimes standout, Zane Mulder, has committed to wrestle for Nick Mitchell and the Grand View Vikings. Unlike the majority of recruits, Mulder knew all along he wanted to be a Viking. “I didn’t look around much. I started to but Grand View just felt like the right atmosphere and campus for me. I’ve been…

For the second straight day, Nick Mitchell has picked up the commitment from yet another lightweight prospect in the state of Iowa as New London’s Sam Loyd will wrestle for Grand View. “I chose Grand View because of the Championship Lifestyle, Coach Mitchell and Reedy want you to succeed in life and not just wrestling.” Loyd…

Pocahontas Area senior Shea Ruffridge has committed to continue his wrestling career at Grand View University. A two-time state medalist, Ruffridge is coming off a season where he placed fourth at 120 pounds. “Grandview felt like the right fit for me.” Ruffridge told IAwrestle, “The coaching staff, teammates, and environment is second to none.” Ruffridge…

Another top 50 Iowan is coming off the board as Clarion-Goldfield-Dows standout Tanner Abbas has committed to wrestle for Grand View. The #44 ranked wrestler in IAwrestle’s Fab 50, Abbas is the top instate commitment for Nick Mitchell. A three-time state medalist, Abbas tied his career best finish at the state tournament this past February…

SDSU PRESS RELEASE BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State University head wrestling coach Chris Bono announced Friday the hiring of Cody Caldwell as an assistant coach. “Cody brings exactly what we need to SDSU,” Bono said. “He comes from a wrestling-rich family and will have a huge presence in recruiting in the state of Iowa.…